Basis Weight; Paper Weight Equivalence Table - Kyocera Ecosys P3050dn Operation Manual

Paper Size Size
OufukuHagaki 148 × 200 mm
Oficio II 8.5 × 13 inches
216 × 340 mm 216 × 340 mm
16 kai 197 × 273 mm
Statement 5.5 × 8.5 inches
Folio 210 × 330 mm
Youkei 4 105 × 235 mm
Youkei 2 114 × 162 mm
Custom
†
The paper size can be specified using the printer driver. However, feeding paper depends on the paper type.
Smoothness
The paper should have a smooth, uncoated surface. Paper with a rough or sandy surface can cause voids in the printed
output. Paper that is too smooth can cause multiple feeding and fogging problems. (Fogging is a gray background effect.)

Basis Weight

Basis weight is the weight of paper expressed in grams per square meter (g/m²). Paper that is too heavy or too light may
cause feed errors or paper jams as well as premature wear of the product. Uneven weight of paper, namely uneven paper
thickness may cause multiple-sheet feeding or print quality problems such as blurring because of poor toner fusing.
The recommended basis weight is between 60 and 120 g/m² (16 and 32 lb/ream) for the cassette and between 60 and
220 g/m² (16 and 59 lb/ream) for the MP tray.

Paper Weight Equivalence Table

The paper weight is listed in pounds (lb) and metric grams per square meter (g/m²). The shaded part indicates the standard
weight.
U. S. Bond Weight (lb)
16
17
20
21
Cassette
(ECOSYS
P3045dn)
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Cassette:
105 to 216 mm × 148 to 356 mm (4.13 to 8.5 inches × 5.83 to 14.02 inches)
Cassette (PF-320):
92 to 216 mm × 162 to 356 mm (3.62 to 8.5 inches × 6.38 to 14.02 inches)
MP Tray:
70 to 216 mm × 148 to 356 mm (2.76 to 8.5 inches × 5.83 to 14.02 inches)
Bulk Paper Feeder (PF-3100):
76 to 216 mm × 148 to 305 mm (2.99 to 8.5 inches × 5.83 to 12.01 inches)
Europe Metric Weight (g/m²)
60
64
75
80
Cassette
(ECOSYS
P3050dn/
Cassette
ECOSYS
(PF-320)
P3055dn/
ECOSYS
P3060dn)
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
No Yes
No Yes
U. S. Bond Weight (lb)
32
34
36
39
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Appendix
Bulk Paper
Feeder MP Tray
(PF-3100)
Yes Yes
No Yes
No Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
No Yes
Yes Yes
†
Yes Yes
Europe Metric Weight (g/m²)
120
128
135
148